If timing is everything, this one feels right on schedule.
We’re proud to share that Qued has been named the #3 company on the 2026 FreightWaves FreightTech 25. It’s our second year on the list, and a big jump from last year’s #6 spot.
For a company built around keeping freight on time, this one hits close to home.
What the FreightTech 25 Is All About
Every year, FreightWaves recognizes the 25 most innovative companies shaping the future of freight and logistics. The ranking is decided by an independent panel of industry experts who look for one thing above all else: impact.
To be recognized alongside the biggest names in freight tech, and to keep moving up, tells us we’re solving a real problem that matters to brokers, carriers, and 3PLs everywhere.
Why Scheduling Deserves the Spotlight
If we’re being honest, appointment scheduling doesn’t usually make headlines.
But every broker, dispatcher, and carrier knows: bad appointments are where good freight goes bad.
At Qued, we’ve made it our mission to fix that. To stop the endless calls, the missed slots, the detention hours, and the “we’ve always done it this way” mindset.
We’re giving teams a better way: by using AI, workflow automation, and real-time data to make scheduling a competitive advantage instead of a daily headache.
Learn more about how we’re helping industry leaders simplify scheduling and keep freight moving.
Appointment Scheduling: The Underdog Problem
Big logistics buzzwords are visibility, capacity, or automation. It doesn’t come up as often with appointment scheduling, but it should.
When appointment times are missed or poorly selected, it creates a cascade of problems:
- Detention fees
- OTIF (On-Time In-Full) penalties
- Late deliveries
- Frustrated carriers and warehouse teams
It’s not just a calendar problem. It’s a supply chain performance problem.
Looking Ahead
Awards are nice, but they’re not the goal.
They’re a reminder to keep building for the people who move freight every day.
Because the future of freight won’t just be autonomous trucks or smart warehouses.
It’ll be smarter systems behind the scenes; the ones that keep every truck, dock, and driver in sync.
And that’s where Qued will keep focusing.
See the full 2026 FreightTech 25.
If you’re ready to rethink how your team handles scheduling, reach out to us at contact@qued.com.
